Borussia Dortmund, who will play in the Champions League final with Real Madrid next Saturday, has reached a sponsorship agreement with German arms giant Rheinmetall, the company announced on Wednesday.
Taking responsibility: @RheinmetallAG becomes “Champion Partner” of BVB
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During the conflict in Ukraine, the manufacturer of battle tanks and tank material became one of the most visible groups in Germany, a country that has been reluctant towards the defense industry for years.
The agreement, which lasts three years and whose values were not revealed, includes advertising space on Dortmund’s pitch and at press conferences, the company explained in a statement.
“The Rheinmetall logo will be visible for the first time during Borussia Dortmund’s preparation for the Champions League final,” the note adds.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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